5 of the Best Cocktail Bars in Harrods

Words by Henry Coldstream

In our books, there’s no right or wrong occasion for a cocktail. Sometimes a moment simply calls for one, be it a celebratory spritz, a pre-meal negroni or a late-night espresso martini. Although we’d never be one to dissuade you from mixing up your own concoctions at home (see below for our at-home mixology essentials), it is hard to beat the feeling of being sat in a bar, sipping on a cocktail and watching on as the experts do their thing. After all, an exceptional cocktail isn’t the same without an incredible setting to match.

Luckily, here at Harrods we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to places to enjoy a cocktail, with a variety of different bars and restaurants spread out across The Terracotta Palace waiting to serve you a memorable tipple. There’s also plenty on offer for non-drinkers, with all our bars offering an equally brilliant selection of non-alcoholic options. From a glitzy Lower Ground Floor hideaway with an inventive, often changing drinks menu to the glamour of The Georgian’s standalone bar, these are the spots you should be heading to next time you’re on the hunt for a cocktail in Knightsbridge.

Baccarat Bar

Enter via a private entrance on Hans Crescent, descend the stairs and find yourself in the dazzling surroundings of the Baccarat Bar – a stage for some of the most inventive cocktails Knightsbridge has to offer. Sink into one of the plush banquettes or pull up a seat at the bar and watch on as Baccarat’s talented team of mixologists get to work.

An extensive cocktail menu changes seasonally – the current offering takes inspiration from various photography effects – and comes split into pairs of drinks made using the same raw ingredients but crafted by different members of the team. So, whether you’re looking to go on a voyage of cocktail discovery or simply are on the hunt for a seductive new date night haunt, The Baccarat Bar has you covered.

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Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar

Sit beneath a chandelier crafted from 64,000 gold disks while perusing an extensive menu of Champagne cocktails, rare cuvées and paired nibbles at the Ground Floor Moët & Champagne Bar. The iconic Champagne house’s only standalone bar in Europe is the ultimate way of bringing a touch of sparkle to your day, whether that’s with a quick glass of something after an afternoon spent browsing the Beauty Halls or an evening of catching up over cocktails.

Indulge in a Champagne Picante for an elevated twist on a spicy margarita made using Moët’s flagship Brut Impérial, opt for decadence with a Milk & Honey featuring Hennessy X.O and clarified milk, or why not try the alcohol-free Strawberry Myrtle? The decision is yours.

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The Georgian

What better way of dialling up the luxury than with a cocktail at The Georgian’s stunning bar? Stop in before an unforgettable dinner at Harrods’ longest standing restaurant, finish your afternoon tea with something a little stronger or let the evening disappear, as you explore a menu of signature cocktails in timelessly elegant surroundings.

Expect reimagined takes on the classics – a Negroni elevated with plum eau de vie, for instance, or a Truffled Old-Fashioned – alongside playful afternoon tea exclusives. These include a signature Victoria Sponge Punch, made using house jam, clarified milk and sponge syrup. You’ll struggle to find a Knightsbridge bar more glamourous than this.

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The Harrods Dining Hall

Though best known as a gastronomic paradise, our illustrious Ground Floor Dining Hall is an equally magnificent spot for cocktails. Take your pick between seven different restaurant concepts, settle in at a counter and while the evening away with spectacular serves and world-class food.

Head to Sushi by MASA for a Japanese-led drinks offering including a Lychee Highball made with Roku gin, try the elevated Bloody Caesar (with lobster bisque and ponzu) at Kerridge’s Fish & Chips, or accompany your tomahawk at The Grill with a non-alcoholic Cherry and Hibiscus Soda. Think of the Harrods Dining Hall as a one-stop shop for some of the best cocktails in Knightsbridge.

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The Tiffany Blue Box Cafe

Whoever said that Breakfast at Tiffany’s shouldn’t be served with a cocktail on the side? Nestled away in our Fine Watches department on Lower Ground Floor, Tiffany Blue Box Cafe may be renowned for its iconic set breakfast and elegant afternoon teas, but the fantastic cocktail menu shouldn’t be missed.

Get comfy at a marble-topped table immersed in Tiffany's signature robin-egg blue and decide between the likes of a refreshing White Gold Fizz made with lychee, white tea and ginger ale, and an indulgent Rhubarb and Custard Royale to accompany your croissant. You’ll feel like Holly Golightly in no time at all!

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Cocktails at Home

We know that there will sometimes be evenings where you’d prefer to treat yourself or your guests to a cocktail in the comfort of your own home. These stylish mixology essentials will take your own bar set-up to a new level.